- 98
Russia--Anonymous.
Estimate
1,500 - 2,000 GBP
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Description
- Tab[ula] Mod[erna] Tartarie. [Germany, late 16th century?], 352 x 470mm., double-page manuscript map of eastern Europe and western Tartary, extending from Scandinavia and Lithuania eastwards to 'Scythia', bounded by the Barentsz. Sea in the north and the Caucasus Mountains in the south, manuscript Latin text on verso, map slightly stained
Condition
the condition of these books is as described in the catalogue description
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."
Catalogue Note
This curious map follows the Ptolemaic tradition, in the style of the Fries editions of Ptolemy's Geography (1522, 1525, 1535 and 1541).
The text on the verso describes the travels of one Ambrosius Contarinus [Ambrogio Contarini] a Venetian merchant and diplomat sent to the King of Persia in 1473, during which he also travelled through Poland and Lithuania, and Russia and the Crimea before returning to Venice in 1477, with printed accounts of his expedition published in Venice from 1486 onwards, and reprinted, inter-alia, in Ramusio's collection of travel accounts (though all apparently unillustrated).